Upholsterers

Upholsterers make, rebuild and repair upholstered articles such as chairs, sofas, beds and mattresses.

**Indicative skill level:**

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

#### In Australia:

- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

#### In New Zealand:

- NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

**Tasks include:**

- conferring with clients to determine materials and cost of furniture items to be made or repaired - making and repairing wooden frames, and removing and replacing defective springs - removing coverings, webbing and padding from old furniture - securing material, padding, springs and webbing to articles to be upholstered - measuring and cutting materials and covering furniture - seaming cushions and joining sections of covering material - attaching ornamental trims, braids and buttons - padding and covering spring units to upholster mattresses - may finish wooden surfaces on furniture - may remove stains from fabric